Senior Scouts Form Fraternity in Local District
An older Boy Scouts group met at the Scout headquarters and organized the Senior Scout Fraternity, the first in the area. It includes boys fifteen and up not actively in troops, to assist leaders and committees in irregular work, uphold the Scout Oath, and pursue youth leadership. Elected officials include Chief Scout Clyde Cenlin and Donald Koehn, with George Knipp as Scribe. The fraternal body will meet again December 21 and then every other week until further notice, aiming to strengthen troop leadership and service.
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Scout
York
Clyde Cenlin
Donald Koehn
George Knipp
Saturday Will Be Busy Day for Children and Merchants
A Chamber of Commerce program on Saturday December 15 offers 3000 tickets to school teachers inSy and adjacent areas. Parents present tickets at the office on Somonzuk street to obtain a pupil’s name and receive a package for each child from Santa Claus. Crowds are expected at both gates with children eager for gifts and adults seeking the event’s festive fun.
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Claus
Chamber of Com
Santa
Ers
A Chamber of Commerce
Pts
Chamber Commerce
Somonzuk Street
Decen
Santa ¢ Els
Ysdren
Tckets
Ietter
Telez
Hearing on compensation for U S Steel accident victim
A hearing was held Saturday in the county court on the issue of compensation for Lloyd Johnson, badly injured while employed at the U S Steel plant. The victim seeks funds to attend the state teachers college and prepare for a new vocation. The arbitrator questioned expert testimony and the case was taken under advisement for further evidence. If awarded, compensation would allow the victim to pursue a different career.
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Lloyd
State Teachers College Chalb
Mme
Ted
Patten Seeks Return of Beloved Collie Dog
Patten, a resident along the De road, reports his collie is missing and asks for its return. The dog was a cherished member of the family and held in high regard by all.
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Patten
All
New Years Eve Frolic Planned At Local Theatre
Social events fill the town as arrangements are made for the second annual New Years Eve frolic at the theatre with seats limited to avoid overselling. St Peters church plans a children’s evening, St Albans hosts a college dancing party, and the Fortnightly club and Woman’s club prepare gatherings with proceeds aiding local causes. Community groups including the Mission society and Columbia Literary club meet, while church services and meetings highlight the week’s schedule.
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St. Albans
Pierce Hall
Sycamore
Sycamore Suffers Heavy Naperville Overshadowed By Visitors
Naperville defeats Sycamore 31 to 13 in the heavyweight game after a tight opening period, while the lighter team from Sycamore fell 27 to 6 to Naperville in the earlier bout. Naperville led 17 to at halftime and pulled away in the second half for the win.
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Naperville
SC. HL. S
Naperville Basket
Detai Naperville
P. E
Manning
Unger
Massier
Mallou
Williams
Kluckson
Kerth
Schissler
Beidelman
Totals
Sycamore
P.sabin
Joehn
Strand
Boies
Peterson
Tucker
City Cage Five Will Play Friday Night
The Sycamore city basketball team named the Sycamore Sons will open their season with a Friday night game. The team, fresh from a successful prior year, plans to play whenever possible and will travel to Kirkland for a contest with the town team. The report notes expected support from the county association for a large turnout.
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Sycamore City
Basketeers
Sycamore Sons
Kirkland
anxious to book his quietet in various towns nearby
A report notes the subject eager to schedule performances in cities and towns within the area as his tour progresses. The statement reflects planning activity and local interest in dates and venues.
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Qutet
Ford Workers To Entertain DeKalb Bunch After Bowl Meet
Sycamore hosts the Fisk Motor company team of DeKalb after a bowling match last Friday night. DeKalb Fords won the last lap as Ford workers lose the games and will pay for turkey dinners. P. W. Fisk of DeKalb merchants takes pride in his workers as both bowlers and sellers.
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Ford
Sycamore Wii
Fisk Motor Company
DeKalb
DeKalb Fords
P. W. Fisk
Sycamore Men Back To England After Long Trip
Fred Vodden and the Tucker brothers plan a long journey back to England, departing Saturday for New York before sailing overseas. Vodden will stay months with relatives while the Tuckers expect to return early February if possible. All are Sycamore residents eager for a rare holiday visit home.
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Fred Vodden
England
Charles
William Tucker
New York
Mr. Vodden
Tuckers
Sycamore
Walter Fisher Ill at Home on Grant Street
Walter Fisher remains confined at his Grant Street home and shows slow improvement after several days of illness. Worry is cited as a major factor, with his aged mother in Sandwich seriously ill for months, requiring frequent family trips. Friends remain hopeful for better news in the coming days.
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Grant Street
Walter Fisher
Divorce Action Filed for Cruelty in DeKalb Court
Mrs Dee Lilah Ferguson of DeKalb files for divorce from William A Ferguson in DeKalb county circuit court. She alleges cruelty with specific incidents of being struck and mistreated, seeks custody of their daughter Wima, and the case is set for February term consideration.
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Deelilah Ferguson
DeKalb
DeKalb County
William A. Ferguson
Ferguson
Wima
Ray Chambers Tests Le Kalb Lanes With High Scoring Game
Ray Chambers visited Le Kalb Saturday for a tryout at The Recreation Bowling Alleys and shot 263 in nine games. He rolled six consecutive strikes, missed a spare, then struck out, a score high for the month in the ball contest, though he left 34 spares across nine games, suggesting a tendency to miss when a strike isn’t achieved.
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Ray Chambers
LeKalb
Recreation
Chambers
Fashion Notes and Safety Figures Highlight Vintage Report
The piece discusses coordinating hat color with sweaters, leather hats matching shades, and evening footwear pairing black satin with gold or silver kid. It notes moire ribbon usage on lace frocks and day wear crepes, plus an unusual velvet bow evening wrap. It ends with a national tally of grade crossing fatalities and injuries last year.
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Charactre
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Meo St Cagis
Grace Giffin
Columbia Literary Club
E .B. Barrow
H. A. Nelson
H. J. Lannan of
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St. John’s English Lutheran Church
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